Retailers need to look into the future

19
Jul
2018
News - Retailers need to look into the future #CEE Property Forum #CEE Property Forum 2018 #conference #Property Forum #report #retail #RICS

by Property Forum | Report

The retail market is facing major challenges with e-commerce and rapidly changing consumer needs disrupting the traditional shopping centre model. Retailers that want to stay in the race are already embracing new concepts and formats. The future of retail will be one of the key topics to be discussed at the upcoming CEE Property Forum 2018 in Vienna.


On 20 September 2018, CEE Property Forum, a conference and networking event for real estate professionals from all over the CEE region will be held for the sixth time in Vienna. Over 500 guests from more than 25 countries will come together in the Austrian capital to discuss the future of the real estate industry and to analyse the potential of Central & Eastern European markets from an international perspective. The event is organised by the Property Forum media and event platform in close cooperation with RICS. The conference has already attracted renowned speakers from regional as well as European property markets and the list of speakers continues to grow.
 
This year’s conference is centred on the topic of technology. Innovation is reshaping the property industry which is why CEE Property Forum 2018 aims to prepare guests for future changes by analysing current trends during the panel discussions of the day and by gathering speakers to share their vision for the next phase of the profession. The conference will cover all markets in the region, from the Czech Republic to Romania and from Poland to Serbia. Individual discussions will also be dedicated to all market segments, including office, industrial, retail, hotel and student housing.
 
CEE Property Forum 2018 will be all about connectivity. An interactive networking app will help participants in exchanging info and setting up meetings. The event will also feature an exclusive pre-conference networking reception on the night of 19 September, giving participants an extra opportunity to make meaningful new connections.



Latest news


New leases

  • Panattoni has commenced construction on the latest phase of Panattoni Park Gorzów II, developing a bespoke BTS warehouse for DPD Polska. The facility will encompass 5,300 sqm tailored to the courier company’s operational requirements. DPD Polska is scheduled to begin operations at the new site in August 2026.
  • Romanian strategic advisory firm Infinexa Restructuring has relocated its HQ to GTC’s City Gate South Tower in Bucharest. The move supports their integrated approach to delivering complex debt restructuring, insolvency mandates, and preventive procedures for distressed companies.
  • Sports Direct has leased 1,700 sqm in XOPark Sofia for its first Bulgarian store, in a deal brokered by CBRE.

New appointments

  • Panattoni has promoted Nick Cripps to the position of Head of International Capital Markets for Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and India. Based in London, Cripps is tasked with leading the firm’s global capital markets strategy across 18 diverse markets. He joined Panattoni five years ago as Head of UK Capital Markets.
  • PSN has expanded its acquisitions team with the arrival of Martin Šrytr as Business Development Manager. Most recently, he served as Real Estate Expansion Manager at Twistcafe Group, supporting the company’s EMEA growth. His previous experience includes consulting at Cushman & Wakefield, advisory roles at Prochazka & Partners, and management positions within IWG.
  • iO Partners has announced key leadership changes within its Czech Republic operations as part of its ongoing business evolution. Milan Kilik has been appointed as the new Head of Office Leasing, with a particular focus on client advisory and team collaboration. Concurrently, Petr Kareš has transitioned into the role of Occupier Business Development Director. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities and integrating services across Tenant Representation, Project Management, and Industrial Leasing.


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